Solar project development:
We develop the
energy of the future!
Project development of ground-mounted photovoltaic systems
PV Project Development
at greentech
greentech develops large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic systems. In this way, we are preparing the basis for a green energy system and the energy supply of the future.
As a project developer of large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic plants, greentech accompanies PV projects from the initial idea to implementation and bears all project development costs until construction is ready. We cover the complete know-how of project development – from site identification and obtaining all necessary permits, to technical design and grid connection, to various types of offtake concepts and structured financing. In the context of co-developments, we work closely with external cooperation partners and project developers.
Currently, our core markets in project development are Germany, the UK and Italy. With an international project development team of over 30 employees, we have developed a project pipeline of more than 10 GW over time and have also implemented some of our developed projects ourselves: As a specialist, greentech also takes over the construction, the technical asset management and the portfolio management of plants after development.
Success factors
Project development know-how
Management team with a track record of more than 5 GW in the areas of development, construction and operation of PV power plants as well as an international team of around 30 project development experts.
Technical expertise
More than 200 employees with a focus on PV and as a group of companies more than 15 years of experience in operations and engineering for investors.
Financial strength
Management team and shareholders with extensive track record for project financing with a total investment volume of more than € 7 billion in various asset classes.
Our services
For land owners
As a land lessor, you benefit from long-term lease income at an attractive level for 30 years or longer.
For suitable sites, we conclude a long-term lease agreement with you and then take over the entire implementation, from technical planning, obtaining all necessary permits, grid connection, offtake concepts, and the construction and financing of the PV system.
For municipalities
A solar park also represents a profitable investment for municipalities and at the same time increases local added value. greentech supports you in the complete planning and implementation of such a project!
Solar parks strengthen the local economy, put brownfield sites to good use, and generate additional revenue for local authorities, e.g. through leasing, sales, and business taxes. At the same time, an active and measurable contribution is made to achieving the climate targets set in Germany and within the EU.
For project developers
You benefit from our project experience and from our financial strength, which is needed for larger projects right from the start.
The creation of a PV power plant
- Contact Landowner
- Option to Lease Contract
- Grid Offer and Acceptance
Location
- Pre-Planning preparation
- Reports & Surveys
- Submission of Planning to Local Authority
Preliminary planning
- Review of Planning Approval
- Review of Planning Conditions
- Discharge of Pre-Construction Conditions
Approval
- Detailed and Executive Planning
- Procurement
- Construction & Supervision
Here you can find further information about the EPC area.
Construction
- O&M
- Asset Management
- Offtake
Here you will find further information about the area of operations management.
Operational management
Site & Grid Identification
- Contact Landowner
- Option to Lease Contract
- Grid Offer and Acceptance
Planning
- Pre-Planning preparation
- Reports & Surveys
- Submission of Planning to Local Authority
Judicial Review
- Review of Planning Approval
- Review of Planning Conditions
- Discharge of Pre-Construction Conditions
Construction
- Detailed and Executive Planning
- Procurement
- Construction & Supervision
Here you can find further information about the EPC area.
Operation
- O&M
- Asset Management
- Offtake
Here you will find further information about the area of operations management.
New areas wanted!
Are you the owner of an open space and looking for a way to increase your yield safely and sustainably?
We are looking for
- Areas of 10 acres or more for the construction of BESS: arable or industrial land, preferably in the vicinity of existing grid infrastructure to lease or buy.
- Areas of 50 acres or more to lease or buy for the construction and operation of solar farms.
Origination
Utility and corporate PPAs made to measure – we develop green power supply contracts for your individual needs.
Contact
With many years of experience and our interdisciplinary approach, we develop successful photovoltaic projects for the future.
John Hill
Head of Development
John Hill is responsible leading UK project development activities. He started with greentech in 2022 and oversees the process from inception through to Ready to Build. Before joining greentech, John gained extensive experience as a Management Consultant within the agricultural sector. In addition to his consulting work, he successfully managed, operated, and expanded his own dairy farm. One of his notable achievements includes project managing the construction of a new greenfield site dairy, which facilitated the expansion of his herd from 120 to 700 cows. He has been and remains very active within the local Agricultural community and held the position of Chairman for his local buying co-operative Vale Farmers for two years between 2021 and 2023. John Hill studied Agriculture and Land and Farm management at Harper Adams University.
Yaw Ofori
Managing Director
Yaw Ofori leads the national team of seasoned PV specialists in seeking out new greenfield development opportunities in the UK. He has been active in the PV industry in the UK since 2006, and has worked for several of the main players within the sector, such as Solar Technologies, British Gas Solar and Conergy. He comes from a background in PV key component sales and EPC, from which he moved into Project Development and deployment. In more recent years, until 2016, he has focused on greenfield developments and the acquisition of project rights, in offering turnkey operational sites to clients. He has gained a vast understanding, comprehensive knowledge and an enormous amount of experience through his track record of deploying over 165 MWp of large-scale projects.
Oliver Herzog
Chief Development Officer (CDO)
As Chief Development Officer (CDO), Oliver Herzog is responsible for the group-wide project development of photovoltaic and battery storage solutions in greentech's core markets of Germany, the UK and Italy - from project identification through to construction readiness.
Oliver Herzog studied Business Administration in Cologne. In 2004, he started his career in the PV industry at Conergy AG, where he held various senior management positions. There, he most recently headed the company's project development and financing activities as Managing Director in Singapore and India until 2011. After interim positions at a consultancy specialising in renewable energies and an issuing house, he moved to Enerparc AG in 2015, where he was responsible for the external EPC business for third-party clients as Managing Director. Oliver Herzog has been a managing partner at greentech since 2020.